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The fact is that San Mateo was built as a suburb of San Francisco, and the transit choices were built as a function of residents commuting into San Francisco.

by mslate 3y ago

The fact is that San Mateo was built as a suburb of San Francisco, and the transit choices were built as a function of residents commuting into San Francisco. Why did you choose to live in San Francisco? You cannot expect the transit system to revolve on a dime around your housing & employment choices.

thebigman433 3y ago
This is such a weird comment. If transit systems arent built around people's housing and employment, its useless. San Francisco is a huge city, with a significant population that commutes south as well. Even if the transit was originally made for people commuting into SF, it clearly isnt what is needed the most now. Downtown SF office space has significant vacancies, and I would guess there is a similar number of workers commuting south as there are commuting north. Caltrain's current ridership (very poor) demonstrates the need to change the connecting systems so it is popular again. The idea of having rapid busses connecting to the caltrain stops (especially 22nd and bayshore stations) is hardly a massive thing, and could significantly improve transit across the Bay. Building robust transit between SF and San Mateo is good for everyone, its not selfishness.
- mslate 3y ago
  Why is it Caltrain’s fault that you chose to live far from a station, your employer chose to lease offices far from a station, and you chose to work for said employer?
  - thebigman433 3y ago
    I didnt say its Caltrains fault anywhere, I simply gave suggestions on how they can make public transit down the Bay significantly better, which should be their overall goal. Its also very relevant since their ridership is only <40% of pre-pandemic levels. I dont really understand why you are so against improving public transit access in a corridor that could really benefit. The whole area is a relatively plot of land, it is almost perfect for public transit
- klooney 3y ago
  > San Francisco is a huge city It's got under a million people, and is only the second largest in the Bay Area. It's locally very important, but let's not get carried away here.

by mslate 3y ago

thebigman433 3y ago

This is such a weird comment. If transit systems arent built around people's housing and employment, its useless. San Francisco is a huge city, with a significant population that commutes south as well. Even if the transit was originally made for people commuting into SF, it clearly isnt what is needed the most now. Downtown SF office space has significant vacancies, and I would guess there is a similar number of workers commuting south as there are commuting north. Caltrain's current ridership (very poor) demonstrates the need to change the connecting systems so it is popular again. The idea of having rapid busses connecting to the caltrain stops (especially 22nd and bayshore stations) is hardly a massive thing, and could significantly improve transit across the Bay. Building robust transit between SF and San Mateo is good for everyone, its not selfishness.

mslate 3y ago
Why is it Caltrain’s fault that you chose to live far from a station, your employer chose to lease offices far from a station, and you chose to work for said employer?
- thebigman433 3y ago
  I didnt say its Caltrains fault anywhere, I simply gave suggestions on how they can make public transit down the Bay significantly better, which should be their overall goal. Its also very relevant since their ridership is only <40% of pre-pandemic levels. I dont really understand why you are so against improving public transit access in a corridor that could really benefit. The whole area is a relatively plot of land, it is almost perfect for public transit
klooney 3y ago
> San Francisco is a huge city It's got under a million people, and is only the second largest in the Bay Area. It's locally very important, but let's not get carried away here.